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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.22, 808.98 and 324.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.22, 808.98 and 324.23 is: 447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.22 : 808.98 = 324.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.22/808.98 = 324.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.22x = 808.98 × 324.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.22x = 262,297.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,297.61/586.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.44

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